“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trials, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.” (James 1:12NIV).
It is another day, the beginning of another working week. Wow, what a wonderful privilege to be given another chance at life. But when you prayed this morning, you were definitely not thinking of trials; and if the thought of trials came to you, you probably would have increased the time of your prayers, rejecting and praying against them!But dear friend, God says there is a blessing for you in the trials that will come your way today as well as in the course of this week. Does that sound strange and counter intuitive to you? It should not, if you have learnt some lessons in the ways God, your Heavenly and Loving Father operates. Look at this above passage again; it does not say If, what it says is When. Trials will come for you this week or even this day; you are to embrace it; draw on the grace that God makes so freely and abundantly available; persevere in handling the trials, being keen in the spirit and very sensitive to the ploys of your enemy Satan, who could also take advantage of the occasion to his benefit, and ensure that you overcome. The result? The crown; yes the crown – implying that there is a particular crown that awaits you from your heavenly Father, and it is based on His infallible promise and the impeccable nature of the Almighty God who cannot lie.
So, what a joyful day and week you have come into by the grace of God. Enjoy every bit of it, and make sure that you cash in on the reward that awaits you.
Have a blessed, God-centred and victorious week.
Further Reading: Isaiah 48:10-11; 1Peter 1:7-9; 5:8-9.
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